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Available WiFi options include 802.11ac and 802.11n. The PC adapter compatible is a USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 adapter.

Available WiFi options include 802.11ac and 802.11n. The PC adapter compatible is a USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 adapter.

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LucianLoesch
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12-05-2016, 06:11 AM
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He has a weak WiFi connection at his friend’s house. He’s using the standard Comcast router and two Netgear extenders. The signal struggles about 70 feet with three thick walls separating his mom’s PC from the router. Currently, two N-Extenders provide roughly 4 Mbps, while the paid service offers more than 100 Mbps. He wants stronger speeds but can’t move the gateway or install new hardware. I noticed some TP-Link AC extenders around $70 that might work. Also, good reviews exist for mesh systems that could help. I have a Netgear AC router I could lend and try as an extender, though running cables in their high ceilings is tricky. A router might perform better than the stock ISP device. Budget is open between $2 and $300 if it meets his needs. He also needs an adapter card or USB for his PC. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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12-05-2016, 06:11 AM #1

He has a weak WiFi connection at his friend’s house. He’s using the standard Comcast router and two Netgear extenders. The signal struggles about 70 feet with three thick walls separating his mom’s PC from the router. Currently, two N-Extenders provide roughly 4 Mbps, while the paid service offers more than 100 Mbps. He wants stronger speeds but can’t move the gateway or install new hardware. I noticed some TP-Link AC extenders around $70 that might work. Also, good reviews exist for mesh systems that could help. I have a Netgear AC router I could lend and try as an extender, though running cables in their high ceilings is tricky. A router might perform better than the stock ISP device. Budget is open between $2 and $300 if it meets his needs. He also needs an adapter card or USB for his PC. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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xTripleMinerx
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12-05-2016, 09:09 AM
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Does the computer come with a reliable network card? Or are you looking for more information?
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xTripleMinerx
12-05-2016, 09:09 AM #2

Does the computer come with a reliable network card? Or are you looking for more information?

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zMadeus
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12-05-2016, 05:16 PM
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You can also use a simple Ethernet cable and network switches. It's not as neat, but it's cheaper and gives you better performance. The speed range is roughly 40mbps to 180mbps on my desktop.
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zMadeus
12-05-2016, 05:16 PM #3

You can also use a simple Ethernet cable and network switches. It's not as neat, but it's cheaper and gives you better performance. The speed range is roughly 40mbps to 180mbps on my desktop.

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12-06-2016, 11:19 AM
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I’d switch to a premium air conditioning router first.
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iAp3x
12-06-2016, 11:19 AM #4

I’d switch to a premium air conditioning router first.

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Kilikarnos
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12-09-2016, 03:41 PM
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The PC requires a WiFi AC adapter, only having a WiFi N adapter currently. Running cable isn’t really feasible as much as I’d prefer. They’re not keen on installing physical cables, so we’ll explore newer WiFi solutions first. We need WiFi for laptops and iPhones in the living room too. Any particular suggestions? Most likely there will be 5-6 devices connected simultaneously, up to 100 feet from the gateway. There are thick cinderblock walls separating the router from the living room/office, so they’ve extended WiFi through two N300 extenders down the hallway to reach the kitchen, living room, and office. I was considering a Netgear Nighthawk, but wasn’t sure if mesh systems would perform better with additional extenders.
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Kilikarnos
12-09-2016, 03:41 PM #5

The PC requires a WiFi AC adapter, only having a WiFi N adapter currently. Running cable isn’t really feasible as much as I’d prefer. They’re not keen on installing physical cables, so we’ll explore newer WiFi solutions first. We need WiFi for laptops and iPhones in the living room too. Any particular suggestions? Most likely there will be 5-6 devices connected simultaneously, up to 100 feet from the gateway. There are thick cinderblock walls separating the router from the living room/office, so they’ve extended WiFi through two N300 extenders down the hallway to reach the kitchen, living room, and office. I was considering a Netgear Nighthawk, but wasn’t sure if mesh systems would perform better with additional extenders.

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12-09-2016, 04:22 PM
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You might be considering alternatives like the TP-Link E450 or Asus PCE AC68. There appear to be driver problems with the TP-Link T9e on newer Windows versions.
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Pixelgeddon
12-09-2016, 04:22 PM #6

You might be considering alternatives like the TP-Link E450 or Asus PCE AC68. There appear to be driver problems with the TP-Link T9e on newer Windows versions.

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